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Parks & Recreation

Snow and Ice Family Festival at North Potomac Recreation Center

The Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center hosts its annual Snow and Ice Family Festival this winter season.

montgomerycountymd· Dec 12, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Secure Your Spot at the 2026 Women’s Legislative Briefing!”
Dec 12
Parks & Recreation

County Seeks Bids for Recreation Policy Analyst Services

IFB #1188813 open for Recreation Policy and Analyst Services under the Local Small Business Reserve Program.

Office of Procurement· Dec 11, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 11
Parks & Recreation

Clarksburg Yard Hosts First Yuletide Holiday Market Dec. 13

The Clarksburg Yard hosts its inaugural Yuletide at the Yard on Dec. 13, 10AM–2PM, with local vendors, treats, and family activities.

Balcombe· Dec 10, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “CORRECTION: A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 10, 2025”
Dec 10
Parks & Recreation

Garden of Lights Opens at Brookside Gardens Through January

Brookside Gardens in Wheaton hosts its annual Garden of Lights outdoor display through early January 2026.

Fani-González· Dec 10, 2025· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Kicking off my presidency by standing up for immigrants | Español abajo”
Dec 10
Parks & Recreation

BlackRock Artisans Holiday Market in Germantown Dec. 13

BlackRock Center for the Arts hosts an outdoor holiday artisans market in Germantown on Saturday, Dec. 13, noon–4PM.

Balcombe· Dec 10, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 10, 2025”
Dec 10
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery County Recreation Winter Program Registration Now Open

Registration for Montgomery County Recreation's Winter programs opened November 18, 2025.

Balcombe· Nov 19, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 19, 2025”
Nov 19
Parks & Recreation

Nepal Education and Cultural Center Marks 25th Anniversary in Germantown

The Nepal Education and Cultural Center celebrated its 25th anniversary, recognized as a cornerstone of the Nepali-American community in Montgomery County.

Balcombe· Nov 19, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 19, 2025”
Nov 19
Parks & Recreation

475-Acre Royce Hanson Conservation Park Opens in Poolesville

Montgomery County's newest park, the 475-acre Royce Hanson Conservation Park at Broad Run, opened in Poolesville with trails and natural areas.

Balcombe· Nov 5, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 5, 2025”
Nov 5
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery Parks Plans Stoneybrook Local Park Renovations, Skate Park

Montgomery Parks is seeking public input on Stoneybrook Local Park renovations, including a new skate park, via a Oct. 28 virtual meeting.

Fani-González· Oct 15, 2025· 2 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “It's been a hard couple weeks”
Oct 15
Parks & Recreation

Free Community Concert in Wheaton's Marian Fryer Town Plaza Oct. 16

A free outdoor community concert takes place Oct. 16, 5–7 PM at Marian Fryer Town Plaza in Wheaton.

Fani-González· Oct 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “It's been a hard couple weeks”
Oct 15
Parks & Recreation

Mid Atlantic Antique & Garden Festival Coming to Poolesville Oct. 25–26

The Mid Atlantic Antique & Garden Festival runs Oct. 25–26 at Aix La Chapelle Farm in Poolesville.

Balcombe· Oct 8, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, October 8, 2025”
Oct 8
Parks & Recreation

Live Music Event at Marian Fryer Town Plaza Oct. 16

Students from Odessa Shannon MS and Kennedy HS plus Max Rosado & The 7th Street Band perform Oct. 16 at 5pm in downtown Wheaton.

Fani-González· Sep 26, 2025· 0 links
From: Robert Goldberg — “Re: leading with resolve, not fear”
Sep 26
Parks & Recreation

Wheaton Arts Parade Set for Sunday, Sept. 28

The Wheaton Arts Parade runs 10am–5pm in downtown Wheaton on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025.

Fani-González· Sep 26, 2025· 0 links
From: Robert Goldberg — “Re: leading with resolve, not fear”
Sep 26
Parks & Recreation

County Executive Cancels Wheaton Hispanic Heritage Festival

The County Executive canceled the Hispanic Heritage Festival in Wheaton; Councilmember Fani-González publicly opposed the decision.

Fani-González· Sep 26, 2025· 0 links
From: Robert Goldberg — “Re: leading with resolve, not fear”
Sep 26
Parks & Recreation

Glenmont Block Party Celebrates Community Garden and Public Art

A block party hosted by the Glenmont Forest Neighbors Civic Association on Sept. 11 will celebrate a community garden and public art project.

Fani-González· Sep 8, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Immigrants are our neighbors, University Boulevard Plan, and more”
Sep 8
Parks & Recreation

Free Community Concert Planned in Downtown Wheaton Oct. 16

A free outdoor concert at Marian Fryer Town Plaza in Wheaton on Oct. 16 will feature student performers and Max Rosado & The 7th Street Band.

Fani-González· Sep 8, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Immigrants are our neighbors, University Boulevard Plan, and more”
Sep 8
Parks & Recreation

Bauer Drive Rec Center Refurbishment Gets $400K in FY26 Budget

The FY26 capital budget includes $400,000 for Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center repairs, ADA upgrades, and modernization.

Fani-González· Sep 8, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Immigrants are our neighbors, University Boulevard Plan, and more”
Sep 8
Parks & Recreation

Kemp Mill Pedestrian Bridge and Odessa Shannon Path Now Open

Two new ADA-accessible pathways linking Kemp Mill neighborhoods to Wheaton Regional Park are now open to the public.

Fani-González· Sep 8, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Immigrants are our neighbors, University Boulevard Plan, and more”
Sep 8
Parks & Recreation

District 2 Outdoor Pools Open in Germantown and Poolesville

Two District 2 community pools are open for summer 2025 in Germantown (18905 Kingsview Rd) and Poolesville (20151 Fisher Ave).

Balcombe· Aug 1, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Summer) Message from Marilyn: Friday, August 1, 2025”
Aug 1
Parks & Recreation

Riverworks Arts Center Hosts Jam Session Aug. 1, Concert Aug. 16

Riverworks Arts Center hosts a Friday Night Jam Session at Locals on Aug. 1 and a Mindy Miller outdoor concert on Aug. 16.

Balcombe· Aug 1, 2025· 2 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Summer) Message from Marilyn: Friday, August 1, 2025”
Aug 1
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